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Work History
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Certification
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Nicholas Piazza

North East,PA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

AHN St. Vincent Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.

Licensed Practical Nurse

AHN St. Vincent Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2023
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
08.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Fortis Institute - Erie
Erie, PA
03.2016

Skills

  • Medical Assessment
  • Wound Care
  • Care Planning
  • ADL Assistance
  • Diabetes Management
  • Patient Management
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Patient Discharge
  • Relationship Building
  • Unit Administration
  • Precepting
  • Intravenous Therapy

Accomplishments

I have been nominated and awarded the Daisy Award twice.

Certification

CAPD Certified

CPR Certified

ACLS Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AHN St. Vincent Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

AHN St. Vincent Hospital
04.2016 - 08.2023

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse

Mercyhurst University

Associate of Applied Science - Licensed Practical Nurse

Fortis Institute - Erie

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